wenxian

Generate BibTeX, plain text, or Markdown citations from DOIs, arXiv IDs, PMIDs, or paper titles.

17|5|Updated May 16, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/njzjz/wenxian --skill wenxian-njzjz
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wenxian
Source: https://github.com/njzjz/wenxian/tree/main/skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/njzjz/wenxian --skill wenxian-njzjz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Wenxian converts academic paper identifiers into properly formatted citation entries, removing manual lookup and formatting work when assembling bibliographies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multiple identifier support: Accepts DOI, arXiv ID, PMID, or paper titles and retrieves metadata to build citations.
  • Multiple output formats: Produces BibTeX (default), plain text, or Markdown citations for LaTeX documents, manuscripts, and notes.
  • Automation and integration: Usable from the command line, in CI workflows, or within agent skills for batch or interactive citation generation.

Quick Start

Generate a BibTeX entry for DOI 10.1063/5.0155600 by running the wenxian command with the identifier.

Frequently Asked Questions about wenxian

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a BibTeX citation from a DOI?

To generate a BibTeX citation from a DOI, you provide the DOI to the citation generator. The tool resolves the identifier via external metadata sources and outputs a formatted BibTeX entry for your bibliography.

Can I create plain text or Markdown citations from an arXiv ID?

Yes, you can create plain text or Markdown citations from an arXiv ID. The generator accepts arXiv IDs and retrieves metadata to produce citations formatted in plain text or Markdown.

Do I need Python to generate references from paper titles?

Yes, you need Python 3.10 to generate references from paper titles. The tool requires this Python version to resolve metadata and output formatted citation entries.

What is the best way to batch generate citations for a manuscript?

The best way to batch generate citations for a manuscript is using command line automation or CI workflows. This allows you to process multiple paper identifiers like DOIs or PMIDs efficiently.

Does this citation generator work with PMIDs?

Yes, this citation generator works with PMIDs. It accepts PubMed IDs (PMIDs) alongside DOIs, arXiv IDs, and paper titles to resolve and format your bibliography entries.

Why format references into BibTeX for LaTeX documents?

You format references into BibTeX for LaTeX documents to ensure proper bibliography integration. BibTeX is the default output format, providing structured citation entries compatible with LaTeX typesetting.